Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512)
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512) has 9,360 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium is BIOCON PHARMA INC, with 586 shipments, followed by CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC and GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP. The leading supplier is FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD, with 729 shipments, followed by GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD and BUDI FEED SDN BHD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/280512-alkali-or-alkaline-earth-metals-calcium
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD → BIOCON PHARMA INC with 541 shipments, followed by HETERO LABS LIMITED → CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC (268) and BUDI FEED SDN BHD → GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP (248).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BIOCON PHARMA INC | 586 |
| CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 268 |
| GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP | 263 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | 231 |
| PC CAMPANA INC | 166 |
| BIOCON PHARMA INC ICS | 155 |
| APOTEX INC | 136 |
| AFFIVAL INC | 122 |
| INTERNATIONAL VITAMIN CORP | 118 |
| AGWAY SYSTEMS INC | 116 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD | 729 |
| GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | 541 |
| BUDI FEED SDN BHD | 488 |
| HETERO LABS LIMITED | 340 |
| IVC NUTRITION CORP | 188 |
| XINFA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD | 160 |
| BIOCON LIMITED | 152 |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 112 |
| TEVA CZECH INDUSTRIES S R O | 109 |
| INTERNATIONAL METAL CHALLENGE PTE | 105 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,275 |
| INDIA | 1,861 |
| SINGAPORE | 566 |
| MALAYSIA | 523 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 403 |
| GERMANY | 333 |
| MEXICO | 314 |
| BELGIUM | 257 |
| SPAIN | 254 |
| NETHERLANDS | 171 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,099 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,333 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,023 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 990 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 982 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 484 |
| TACOMA, WA | 414 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 392 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 360 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 294 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 280512 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium
Who imports Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium include BIOCON PHARMA INC, CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS INC, GLOBAL AGRI TRADE CORP, LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC, and PC CAMPANA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium?
BIOCON PHARMA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512), with 586 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium?
Leading suppliers shipping Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium (HS 280512) to the U.S. include FACI ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD, GRAVITI PHARAMACEUTICALS PVT LTD, BUDI FEED SDN BHD, HETERO LABS LIMITED, and IVC NUTRITION CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium are there?
ImportDoor has 9,360 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 280512, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium imported from?
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, calcium is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and SINGAPORE.
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